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Igor ... mine's an older setup ... 1983 ... that may be why Mercruiser was
recommended. But from what you've said about your requirements, I strongly
recommend a V6 minimum. If you're considering a 4 cyl, I strongly suggest
you try before you buy ... preferably with 4 adults aboard. I may typically
run at about 90-120 hp at 2400-3000 rpm, but I'm up on plane with 4 in the
boat quick enough for me. And if I get the urge to hurry it's 50 mph ... not
that fast by todays standards, but fast enough to smooth out the ride on
inland lakes and rivers on choppy days. You're in T.O.? If you're going out
on Lake Ontario or the St Lawrence very often you need a bigger boat to be
comfortable. I usually have to throttle my little 18 footer right back when
out that way. I'll let others recommend a suitable size boat for those
waters. Just passing on my personal experience by the way ... I'm not one to
pass judgement ... if it feels good, do it :-)

Igor <igor.skubitsky@rogers.com> wrote in message
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> Why Mercruiser ? I heard Volvo is more advanced technology and you are
> getting Bravo I like drive instead of Alpha in the base configuration.
>
> Igor.
>
> "bowgus" <Bowgus@rogers.com> wrote in message
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> > About the I/O ... I was advised go Mercruiser. And with an 18'
fiberglass
> I
> > would suggest minimum 185 hp (which is what I have). So that would be a
6
> > cyl and alpha outdrive. If you go bigger hp look into bravo outdrive and
> so
> > on ... suggest browse the Mercruiser site for info on that. I see new
18'
> > boats at the shows with 130 hp I/O ... can that hp even achieve plane
with
> 4
> > adults aboard ??? I would guess my 18' 185 hp would require the 19" prop
> to
> > pull skiers or carry 4 adults... the 21" is ok for me, 1 passenger and
our
> > gear ... but barely ... I can reach 4600 rpm, the engine is rated 4800
rpm
> > ... a 20" prop would be best for engine loading and so on. However we
> cruise
> > typically at 30 mph at 3000 rpm ... or slower say just looking around at
> > 1000 rpm. To sum up ... form my experience suggest a 6 cyl minimum ...
at
> > least 185 hp ... carburated or fuel injection your personal choice.
> >
> > Igor <igor.skubitsky@rogers.com> wrote in message
> > news:fS7Q9.124545$F2h1.24508@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
> > > Hello !
> > >
> > > I am shopping for 18" boat with I/O and have currently number of
> > > manufacturers to go with:
> > >
> > > SeaRay
> > > Stingray
> > > Rinker
> > > Regal
> > > Maxum
> > >
> > > What I was wondering is which manufacturer will hold the value better
> and
> > > which one is better build quality. I've done quite a bit of research
but
> > did
> > > not find anything on the quality/value factor. I am basically looking
> for
> > > all-purpose bowrider - fishing, skying and a bit of performance.
> > >
> > > Help is greatly appreciated,
> > > Igor.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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